USDA Announces October 2026 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced its loan interest rates for October 2026, effective Oct. 1, 2026.

The rates apply to loans from the USDA Farm Service Agency, which the department said provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures or meet cash flow needs.

The announcement was made in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 1, 2026. The USDA said it is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

Producers seeking to file a complaint of discrimination can write to the USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (866) 632-9992 toll-free customer service, (800) 877-8339 local or federal relay, or (866) 377-8642 relay voice users.